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Old 08-08-2014, 07:52 AM   #1
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Somebody is rebuilding these with poly bushings?? WTF?? LOL Next time I'm through Vertex area? I'll be sure to stop in a smack them in the side of the head.

The arm they are *rebuilding*?? Has a FRIGGIN MONOBALL in it from the factory!! Why in the hell would you go Urethane?? LOL

Yes, these are wearing out. Yes, this is the problem.

Yes you can swap these out without changing the alignment. I do these at the track in 10min per side with the under tray ON.
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Wow Brad

If you were closer I would buy you a case of Beer to help me

I appreciate the info, definitely a job to do before winter. I get a little noise on a gravel road from the passenger side only....but they are both the same age so both it will be.

I went to the Vertex site and ...WOW...3.6 rebuilt engines ........hhmmmm one day maybe. I didn't see nay rebuilt arms however ??

Thanks for all the great information everyone.

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Old 08-08-2014, 08:22 AM   #3
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I'd end up taking 3/4 of the case home!!

It's two bolts!! One in the front at the tub and one at the back in the control arm.

The one at the control arm has some serious torque on it. I use a breaker bar to bust it loose (or a Snap On 18V gun depending on how high I put the car in the air)

Easiest method for the front bolt is to take down the undertray, but it can be done with it in place. The drivers side is tough because the power steering lines are in the way. Start with the passenger side arm. You'll get a feel in open space on how to handle the drivers side with the lines in the way.

Buy the TRW arms.. NEW. They are $170x2

Part Number: Part # 987 331 043 02
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Old 08-08-2014, 09:31 AM   #4
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Part number

Here is anew on on ebay

Porsche 986 996 Control Arm Link Front Rear Lower Carrera Turbo | eBay

says brand new TRW but the part # does not match
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Somebody is rebuilding these with poly bushings?? WTF?? LOL Next time I'm through Vertex area? I'll be sure to stop in a smack them in the side of the head.
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I didn't see any rebuilt arms however ??
Here they are:

Porsche Boxster Rebuilt Upgraded Rear Track Control Arm Only $149 | eBay

The OEM number is: 986-331-043-07

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Old 08-08-2014, 01:41 PM   #6
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So are the urethane ones that are rebuilt better than the TRW OEM ones ??
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How would urethane be better than a monoball? You want STOCK pieces.. not rebuilt.

and you **WANT** the 987 pieces.. trust me. I gave you the correct part number. You will thank me the first time you drive the car.

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How would urethane be better than a monoball? You want STOCK pieces.. not rebuilt.

and you **WANT** the 987 pieces.. trust me. I gave you the correct part number. You will thank me the first time you drive the car.

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what is the difference between the 986 and 987 part??
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there's other posts that indicate that the swaybar drop link may also make rattling noise at low speeds.
I cheaped out and replaced all the drop links. did not solve the problem
replaced the lower control arms and no more noise. went with TRW parts. that was 30K miles ago My car is my daily drive so no heavy driving, and when it comes to suspension/drivetrain parts, I always go with original or oem parts - not a voting contest and an amateur weekend mechanic at best, but I'm aligned with Brad's comments.
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Old 08-17-2014, 11:05 AM   #10
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The 987 is a TRW part, it is an OEM part...who do you think makes Porsche's
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Brad

what is the difference between the 986 and 987 part??
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Need to order some, sounds like I have a pickup box full of loose lumber on poor pavement and rough dirt road I had to do to pick my son up this afternoon.
I've found the 986 part at a reasonable price but not the 987.
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So are the urethane ones that are rebuilt better than the TRW OEM ones ??
Might double check to see if these are equivalent?;

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Old 08-08-2014, 05:49 PM   #13
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Geez...........I'm just commenting on my own personal experience with replacing the rear trailing arms of my 986.

I offered two options that I had personally considered; the OEM TRW arms and the rebuilt Vertez arms. I chose the TRW arms, and yes , I admit it...............I bought them from Pelican!

And no, I don't work for Pelican; in fact I work for no one now. Feels good, too.

Just sayin'...........

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